Expert Witness – Plaintiff or Defense?

May 6, 2012     By Michael Panish The first two questions that I am often asked by attorneys during deposition or trial testimony are “On what percentage of construction cases do you work for the Plaintiff?” and “On what percentage of construction cases do you work for the Defense?” It has been said that any expert that… Continue reading Expert Witness – Plaintiff or Defense?

Securing A Construction Lawyer -When And Why

by FERRARIDOT230 on MAY 2, 2012 In at the moment’s economic system, more folks have found it helpful to do a lot of their own building in terms of their house. Even when they aren’t doing their own building, nonetheless, it’s nonetheless usually preferable to supervise the work being performed on a daily basis. This… Continue reading Securing A Construction Lawyer -When And Why

Exclusion Bars Coverage for Claims Against Lawyer Acting as a Mortgage Broker

The Appellate Court of Connecticut, the state’s intermediate court of appeals, has held that a lawyers professional liability policy excluded coverage for claims against a lawyer in his capacity as the owner of a mortgage brokerage for alleged breaches of duty in arranging and closing loans and real estate purchases.  Lancia v. State Nat’l Ins.… Continue reading Exclusion Bars Coverage for Claims Against Lawyer Acting as a Mortgage Broker

Exclusions in Real Estate E&O Policy Foreclose Duty to Defend

April 9, 2012 Applying Alabama law, a federal district court has rejected a real estate management company’s claim that its insurer owes it a duty to defend underlying claims under a real estate errors and omissions policy.  Cont’l Cas. Co. v. HomeCorp Mgmt., Inc., 2012 WL 1067974 (M.D. Ala. Mar. 29, 2012).  The court held… Continue reading Exclusions in Real Estate E&O Policy Foreclose Duty to Defend

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